APEX Hyperdisc vs HORSCH Joker
The HORSCH Joker is a high-speed compact disc built in Mapleton, ND, and HORSCH reports more than 2,500 Jokers in North America. Here is how the North American Joker lineup compares with the APEX Hyperdisc.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | APEX Hyperdisc | HORSCH Joker |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High-speed disc | High-speed compact disc |
| Frame styles | 3-point (C Series), bi-fold pull-type (H, H+), tri-fold pull-type (T) | RX trailed folding (30 and 35 ft in 3 or 5 section versions); CT and MT 3-point (22 MT folds); HD trailed, drawbar or lower-link hitch |
| Working widths | 10 ft 8 in to 41 ft 8 in | RX 20 ft 10 in to 40 ft 10 in; CT 11 ft 6 in; MT 11 ft 8 in to 21 ft 8 in; HD 20 and 30 ft |
| Horsepower | 120 to 710 HP total (see each model) | RX 20 240 to 300, RX 30 360 to 450, RX 40 500+; CT 100 to 140; MT 120 to 300 |
| Working speed | 8 to 12 mph | Up to 12 mph (RX) |
| Disc size | 20 in or 22 in | RX 20 in; CT 20 to 22.5 in; HD 24 in notched |
| Disc spacing | 5 in | Not published |
| Disc angle | 14 degrees front, 17 degrees rear | 17 degrees |
| Working depth | 2 to 6 in (20 in discs), 2 to 8 in (22 in discs) | CT 2 to 3 in; MT 1.5 to 3.5 in (stubble pass); RX not published |
| Disc mounting | Each disc on its own arm, 1 5/8 in rubber torsion rod, maintenance-free hubs | RX one disc per arm on rubber torsion suspension; CT and MT two discs per arm |
| Finishing rollers | 12 bar or 9 bar cage roller included; double cage, spring packer and Ottico options by model | OptiRoll, RingFlex, RollFlex packers |
| Published price | Yes, from $19,451 | No |
How to choose
- Both offer 3-point and folding pull-type frames up to about 41 ft.
- The Joker HD offers 24 in notched discs. Hyperdisc offers 20 in or 22 in discs with up to 8 in of published depth.
- Hyperdisc prices are listed online. Joker pricing is not published.
Build and price yours
Build and price yoursHORSCH Joker specifications are from the manufacturer's published information as of October 2026 and can change. APEX, Hyperdisc, HORSCH and Joker are trademarks of their owners. High-Speed Tillage USA is not affiliated with HORSCH.